Entries from December 2008

December 19, 2008

Heel and toe, heel and toe

This illustration was for the April 2009 issue of Motor magazine (Australia).
The ‘heel and toe’ is a method of changing gears often used by race drivers to make braking and overtaking smoother (and therefore faster). Click here for more info.

December 15, 2008

Zombie TV

A parasite that exists in real-life could lead to the Zombie apocalypse, according to FHM Australia.
The parasite is called toxoplasma gondii. When a host (usually small mammals such as rats and mice) become infected, the parasite can change the behaviour of their brain, causing them be drawn to (rather than fearful) of cats. The twist? [...]

December 12, 2008

How to drift

Another illustration for Motor magazine in Australia.
The white car illustrates the “skando (Scandinavian) flick” rally technique, which involves steering away from the corner then turning in.
The blue car shows the technique for using a handbrake, or “the pro-drifter’s joystick”. Click here for more info.